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Derek Barrs takes the helm at FMCSA

Washington — The Senate has confirmed Derek Barrs as the new head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Senate confirms David Keeling and Wayne Palmer to lead safety agencies

Washington — The Senate has confirmed David Keeling as the new leader of OSHA. Legislators approved S. Res 412 with a 51-46 vote on Oct. 3, then voted 51-47 on Oct. 7 to confirm Keeling and more than 100 other nominees.

Communication tower association publishes contractor safety checklist

Watertown, SD — Does your communications tower contractor have a written safety and health program? Does the contractor agree to always keep a competent person at the jobsite?

Mast climber best practices: Canadian safety organization issues guide

Toronto — A free guide from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association highlights best practices for safely using mast climbing work platforms.
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Strategies for safe trenching and excavation

Never underestimate the importance of planning ahead.

NSC honors Sarah Futrell with Marion Martin Award

Denver — Sarah Futrell is the 2025 recipient of the Marion Martin Award, presented annually by the National Safety Council.

‘We can’t achieve our mission with enforcement alone,’ acting OSHA head says during Occupational Keynote

Denver — Acting OSHA administrator Amanda Wood Laihow recently provided details on how the agency will balance enforcement and compliance.

‘Focus on the hello’: Brian Fielkow urges leaders to lean into what they can control

Denver — A phone call. A gift card. A letter. A box of crayons. What do these things have in common?
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NSC announces new board chair and members

Denver — The National Safety Council has named Anas Al-Hamwi the new chair of its Board of Directors.

Four-time Olympian Chaunté Lowe encourages safety pros to ‘raise the bar’ during Opening Keynote

Denver — As her eyes welled up with tears, four-time Olympian Chaunté Lowe explained just how big of an impact speaking to thousands of safety and health professionals was having on her personally.

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